Des Moines schools' 2014-15 budget won't need cuts

Officials also say programs could be added or expanded

1:29 AM,
Nov. 6, 2013

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No cuts will be needed to balance the Des Moines school district's 2014-15 budget, officials said.

Some programs could even be added or expanded, officials said at Tuesday's board meeting.

If estimates hold true, the school system will experience back-to-back years with revenue outpacing expenditures. More detailed budget projections will be made available before a December board work session, said Thomas Harper, chief financial officer. ...